FiiO CP13 Portable Stereo Cassette Player (Clear) - Addicted To Audio

Classic way to listen | Modern presentation

During the 1980s and 1990s, cassette tapes were popular, and cassette players accordingly were popular among multiple generations.

Today, however, the supply chain for cassette players is nearly non-existent, making the initial stages of the CP13 project extremely difficult, nearly leading us to cancel the project.

But after investing much time, effort, and deep cooperation with the supply chain, we were able to slowly continue working on the CP13, leading to its current release. We may be nostalgic for the classics, but we are always looking for new ways to present music. We want to be able to relive those days of familiar and comfortable pure analog sound.

Key Features

• Ultra-low wow and flutter
• Oversized pure copper flywheel
• 100% pure analog sound
• Custom balanced amplification head
• Classic audiophile op-amp JRC5532
• High-voltage motor power supply
• Dual-colour all-aluminium alloy chassis
• Dual-mode power supply
• Up to 13 hours battery life

High Voltage Motor Power Supply

The CP13's motor is powered by a high voltage 4.2V power supply, more than the 1.8V or 3V typically found in today's cassette players. This power supply works in tandem with a motor speed stabilization circuit, which increases the drag on the motor as necessary to ensure stable movement speeds. This mitigates unwanted pitch changes and allows the CP13 to handle more cassette tape types.

Superior Choice Custom Balanced Amplification Head

Regardless of cost, we negotiated with our supplier to select only heads of sufficiently high quality, which account for less than 40% of total production. Furthermore, we strictly control how the CP13 is made to ensure minimal differences in output between the left and right channels, far less than what is found in typical current cassette players.

The magnetic head also uses a thickened head cover, which better shields the head from external interference. This greatly reduces wear during playback, allowing it to last longer.

Unlike the single-ended signal acquisition typically found in current cassette players, the CP13 employs a differential circuit for balanced acquisition of signals from the head, ensuring more stable signal transmission, a higher signal-to-noise ratio, and lower distortion.

Fully Analog Circuit | 100% Pure Analog Sound

For truly analog playback, the entirety of the CP13's audio circuit uses analog devices, from the magnetic tape head all the way to signal amplification.

The result is a classic, unmistakably analog sound.

A Classic's Charm | Audiophile Op-Amp JRC5532

The CP13 employs the renowned JRC5532, known to some as the classic "King of Op-Amps." This op-amp is deployed in a fully analog audio circuit that provides a familiar, pleasant sound that will surely leave an impression.

Long Battery Life | 13 Hours of Capable Lithium Battery

The CP13 employs an 1800mAh lithium cobalt oxide battery, chosen for its ability to provide robust power for longer periods than ordinary batteries. The CP13 achieves up to 13 hours of battery life and up to 268 days of standby time.

Dual-Mode Power Supply | Continuous Great Sound

The CP13 is powered by a lithium battery, which can be recharged through the USB Type-C port when connected to a 5V power adapter. FIIO's experience in designing safe charging circuits with built-in protection mechanisms ensures you can use the CP13 while charging.

Making It Count | Every Last Inch

Though ultimately restricted by the size of the cassette player's mechanism, FIIO engineers paid close attention to making the CP13 as compact as possible. Through the integration of manufacturing and structural design ingenuity, the CP13 measures only 31.8mm thick, making it thinner and more compact than most currently produced cassette players.

Specifications

• Model: CP13
• Hardware Solution: JRC5532 Op-Amp
• Colours: Sky Blue, Black & White
• Weight: Approx. 310g
• Dimensions: 120 × 88.3 × 31.8mm
• Volume Control: Analog volume knob
• Wow & Flutter: ≤ 0.2%
• Flywheel: Φ30.4mm oversized pure copper flywheel
• Motor: 4.2V high-voltage motor power supply
• Mechanism: Custom movement
• Supported Cassette Types: Type I, II, III and IV
• Magnetic Head: Thickened custom permalloy magnetic head
• Headphone Impedance: 8Ω to 150Ω
• Controls: Play, Rewind, Fast Forward and Pause
• USB Port: USB Type-C (charging)
• Headphone Output: 3.5mm audio jack
• Power Input: DC 5V / ≥2A
• Battery Capacity: 1800mAh polymer battery
• Charging Time: Approx. 3 hours
• Standby Time: Up to 268 days
• Battery Life: Up to 13 hours
• Output Amplitude: L+R ≥ 250mV + 250mV (32Ω)
• THD+N: ≤ 3.5%
• Output Power (16Ω): L+R ≥ 1.3mW + 1.3mW
• Output Power (32Ω): L+R ≥ 2mW + 2mW
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: ≥ 55dB (A-weighted)
• Noise Floor: < 0.55mV (A-weighted)

What's in the Box

• 1 x CP13 Cassette Player
• 1 x User Manual
• 1 x Warranty Card
• 1 x USB Charging Cable
• 1 x Window Protective Film